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Teen wants a cell phone? Financial experts say make them part of paying for it
By Rachel DePompa at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
(InvestigateTV) — When a teen starts asking for a cell phone, experts say parents should have a financial plan in place before stepping foot in a store.Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said the key is not just which phone to buy — it is making sure the ...
Key takeaway Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said the key is not just which phone to buy — it is making sure the child understands how much owning a phone actually costs.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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